The Classic Double Wedding Ring

Stitch your legacy into one of the most celebrated patterns of all time. Create your own classic Double Wedding Ring quilt tops.

Steeped in history, the Double Wedding Ring pattern is nearly a century old, but it has never been more accessible. Join quilt shop owner and teacher Gail Kessler as she guides you step-by-step through approachable techniques for creating a breathtaking Double Wedding Ring quilt top. Discover three ways to piece Double Wedding Ring blocks: traditional piecing methods, precision foundation paper piecing and using plastic templates that speed up the process. Along the way, Gail will help you simplify curved piecing, teach you different setting techniques and inspire you with ideas for quilting your own Double Wedding Ring projects. You can even create your heirloom quilt top using the same fabric Gail works with in class. Buy this class now and get access to the limited supply of our exclusive kit featuring 21 yards of Downton Abbey® fabric.

Lesson 4. Finishing the Block - Foundation Piecing

Lesson 5. Using Templates

Gail covers a third method for creating the blocks by demonstrating the ease and effectiveness of plastic templates.

19:37

Lesson 6. Setting Your Blocks

With all your blocks created, now it's time to piece them into the final quilt top! Gail shows you how to do it for both the traditionally pieced blocks and the paper-pieced blocks. She also shows you several ideas on how to quilt it!

"Great class! Although I can see that Gail has an extensive knowledge base as well as lots of hands on experience, she is an excellent teacher as well. I appreciate that there are several options for this kind of curved piecing construction; and everything was presented in a very relatable and organized manner. I am almost embarrassed to admit how many quilting classes I have enrolled in, but, this is certainly one of the best. Thank you so much!" - eva1268926

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Lesson plan

23:07

Lesson 1. Piecing the Arc - Traditional Method

Get acquainted with Gail as she goes over the history of this magnificent quilt. Make your templates and create the arc pieces.

30:02

Lesson 2. Finishing the Block - Traditional Method

Now that you've created the arc pieces, finish the Classic Double Wedding Ring blocks using traditional piecing methods.

16:52

Lesson 3. Foundation Piecing the Arc

Gail goes over another method for creating the arc pieces, this time using foundation paper-piecing techniques.

Lesson 4. Finishing the Block - Foundation Piecing

Lesson 5. Using Templates

Gail covers a third method for creating the blocks by demonstrating the ease and effectiveness of plastic templates.

19:37

Lesson 6. Setting Your Blocks

With all your blocks created, now it's time to piece them into the final quilt top! Gail shows you how to do it for both the traditionally pieced blocks and the paper-pieced blocks. She also shows you several ideas on how to quilt it!

The instructor

Gail Kessler, Instructor of The Classic Double Wedding Ring

Gail has spent the last 13 years living in the best of both worlds, with weekdays in the New York City fashion district and weekends at her farm and quilt shop, Ladyfingers Sewing Studio, in the heart of the historic Oley Valley of Pennsylvania. This continuous change of scenery has produced a style that shines through her work as a fabric and quilt designer, shop owner, quilting instructor and former marketing director of Andover Fabrics. Gail’s work has been featured in countless publications, and she has appeared on QNNtv and Fons & Porter's "Love of Quilting."

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(14 reviews)

Great Teacher. Great Technique.

by DavidS on February 19, 2015

Gail is a wonderful teacher. She explains everything you need to know about making this classic quilt top and demonstrates multiple methods for constructing the blocks, including making templates, paper pieced arcs, appliqué, and using store-bought acrylic templates. She also gives advice on quilting and binding (which are not shown, but I didn't expect them to be). Thanks, Gail.

Gail is a wonderful teacher. She explains everything you need to know about making this classic quilt top and demonstrates multiple methods for constructing the blocks, including making templates, paper pieced arcs, appliqué, and using store-bought acrylic templates. She also gives advice on quilting and binding (which are not shown, but I didn't expect them to be). Thanks, Gail.

Great Technique.

by Barbierichardson on January 23, 2015

Picked up some handy tips. Explain things really well. Great teacher.

Picked up some handy tips. Explain things really well. Great teacher.

Curves Made Easy

by KINSASA on January 8, 2015

I had never pieced a curve before and was afraid of them, but this class explained everything clearly and turns out it wasn't so hard. Slowing down the stitch speed makes a world of difference. Go slow, and enjoy.

I had never pieced a curve before and was afraid of them, but this class explained everything clearly and turns out it wasn't so hard. Slowing down the stitch speed makes a world of difference. Go slow, and enjoy.

Fabulous Class!!

by Vicky12 on November 10, 2014

I have taken several Craftsy classes, and I have enjoyed this one the most by far. Gail is an excellent instructor. She is warm, down to earth, and delivers clear, concise instructions without confusing details. I did not have to go back and repeat the video several times to understand what she was to trying to convey. I will definitely take any more classes she has to offer.Thank you Gail for a great class!!

I have taken several Craftsy classes, and I have enjoyed this one the most by far. Gail is an excellent instructor. She is warm, down to earth, and delivers clear, concise instructions without confusing details. I did not have to go back and repeat the video several times to understand what she was to trying to convey. I will definitely take any more classes she has to offer.Thank you Gail for a great class!!

Very Clear!

by Becki B on October 5, 2014

I appreciate how clear her instructions are. Each step is broken down and easily doable. I think I will be able to tackle this project!

I appreciate how clear her instructions are. Each step is broken down and easily doable. I think I will be able to tackle this project!

Frequently asked questions

The kit is not required; you can use any fabrics you'd like. However, in order to make exactly the same quilt that Gail makes, you'll need the Downton Abbey quilt top kit and the backing kit that are available to purchase with this class.